RETREAT: Welcoming the New Year with Kindness, Compassion & Appreciative Joy
25 January, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 26 January, 2025 @ 11:00 am UTC+2
This "Open the Heart and Still the Mind" silent overnight retreat will be held in the very nurturing and beautiful environment of Mont Fleur, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch. It is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners and provides an opportunity to begin the year with compassionate self-care, wisdom and joy. The retreat begins at 9 for 9:30am on Saturday 25th and ends at 11am on Sunday 26th January and will include a daylong option for those only able to attend on the Saturday.
Drawing on the wisdom of Buddhist and Western psychology and through various mindful and compassion meditation practices, including sitting and walking meditations and qigong movement meditation, we will learn how to connect more deeply with our embodied, authentic presence in silence and stillness. As we ground ourselves in a safe and welcoming home within, listening gently to body, heart and mind with kindness and compassion, we will begin the year cultivating self-compassion and open-hearted wisdom. As we deepen our connection to ourselves in the silence, we will discover ways to embody courage, clarity and trust, as we nurture compassionate new beginnings and joyful, heartfelt presence.
A 30 - 50 minute pre-retreat individual session via Zoom is required for newcomers or if you have not attended one of Sue’s residential retreats before. The cost will be covered by medical aid or reduced if necessary. Please contact Sue on sue.stillmind@gmail.com to arrange a time.
CPD accreditation will be confirmed in 2025 and will carry an admin fee.
Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com
Costing: 25 - 26 Jan Retreat
Single En-suite Accommodation & Food: R2700
Teacher's Fee: R2800
Total: R5500
Shared en-suite Accommodation & Food (available to couples although individual accommodation is recommended): R2000 per person
Teacher's Fee: R2800 per person
Total: R4800 per person
A deposit of R2500 to R3000 (R2500 of which is non-refundable) confirms your place.
Daylong rate: 25 January 2025
Total: R2650 (Venue: R800 plus Teacher's Fee: R1850)
As always, reductions & payment plans are available on request.
Optional Extras:
Massage: R680 for 60 mins
Mindful Movement: TBC
Account Name: Stillmind Retreats
Bank: First National Bank
Account Number: 63069443760
Branch Code: 210835
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: Your name & 25 Jan
Please email proof of payment as well as confirmation of your booking including your contact number to admin@stillmindretreats.com.
Although individual circumstances will be taken into account the following applies to all bookings.
Please note that the refunded amount/percentage is calculated based on the full retreat fee.
4 – 6 weeks prior to retreat:
If your place is filled, there will be a refund less R1500 admin fee
If it is not filled there will be a refund less 30%.
2 - 4 weeks prior to retreat:
If your place is filled, there will be a refund less R2000 admin, but in the event, your place is not filled a refund less 75%.
2 weeks or less prior to the retreat:
If your place is filled, and the retreat is fully booked, there will be a refund less R2500 (non-refundable deposit).
If your place is filled, and the retreat is not fully booked, then the accommodation and food only will be refunded, but individual circumstances will be taken into account.
If your place is not filled, then no refund is possible, but individual circumstances will be taken into account.
Details
- Start:
- 25 January, 2025 @ 9:30 am UTC+2
- End:
- 26 January, 2025 @ 11:00 am UTC+2
- Event Categories:
- Half-day, Day-long and Family Retreats, Residential Retreats
Venue
- Mont Fleur Conference Centre
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Upper Blaauwklippen Road
Stellenbosch , Western Cape 7600 South Africa - Phone
- 021 880 1112
- View Venue Website